John D. Pierson
Senior Vice President
Institutional Real Estate, Direct

Chicago, IL
+1 312.595.7848

Area of Focus: Institutional Real Estate, Direct Investments

Profile:
  • Oversees financial reporting, tax compliance and cash management functions for the firm's Institutional Real Estate, Direct Investment business
  • More than 21 years of accounting experience, specializing in the real estate and investment management industries
  • Previously a senior vice president at Mesirow Financial, overseeing corporate accounting operations for real estate development, private equity, hedge fund-of-funds and consulting
  • Prior tenure with Stein & Company, which was acquired by Mesirow Financial in 1996, where he was responsible for the financial and tax reporting of the firm, its subsidiary business units and its joint venture investment partnerships
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education:
  • B.S., Illinois State University
Affiliations:
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, member